Flexible,accredited short courses
Micro-credentials are short, accredited courses designed to help you develop new skills and knowledge in a flexible way. Whether you're looking to upskill, reskill, or explore a subject before committing to a full qualification, our micro-credentials offer a recognised learning experience.
At ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, many of our micro-credentials are drawn from existing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, allowing you to benefit from high-quality, university-accredited learning without the commitment of a full degree. Some can even be ‘stacked’ towards a formal qualification – get in touch to find out more.
Why Choose a Micro-credential?
- Flexible Learning. Study when and where it suits you. Most courses are delivered online and designed to fit around work or other commitments.
- Career-Boosting. Gain skills aligned with industry needs and demonstrate your professional development to employers.
- University-Accredited. Each micro-credential is credit-bearing and academically assured. On successful completion, you'll receive an official ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ transcript.
- A Stepping Stone to Further Study. Explore a subject before committing to a full degree. Some micro-credentials can even be ‘stacked’ towards a formal qualification.
- Lifelong Learning. Ideal for returning learners, professional upskilling, or those pursuing a personal interest.
How Will You Study?
Our micro-credentials are designed for busy people. Most are delivered online, while some also offer on-campus learning in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
Courses typically run over a few weeks and include a mix of lectures, seminars, and applied learning, guided by experienced academics and industry professionals.
You’ll complete an assessment as part of the course, and your learning will be formally recognised with university credit.
Visit the individual course page to find details on course content and structure, start dates and study duration
How To Apply?
Entry requirements and a step-by-step application guide are provided on each individual course page. For micro-credentials, you will need to create an account in our
applicant portal to apply. Contact details are also included if you have questions or need support before applying.
Micro-credential Courses
Browse our available courses below or contact us to discuss how micro-credentials can support your learning journey.
Executive Education:
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Business School’s Executive Education offer a range of innovative distance learning programmes. All modules on the Chartered Banker MBA and Financial Crime & Compliance MBA are available to study as a standalone module.
Aimed at mid-career professionals working in the financial services industry or regulation. Entry consideration will be given to individuals with minimal experience or qualifications.
Postgraduate Credit Bearing Modules
Business
Accelerating Expertise
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Coaching Dyad
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Individual Performance Psychology
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Performing Under Pressure
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Psychological Skills Training
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Psychology Of Team Performance
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Talent Development
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Understanding Personality
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Advanced Research and Enquiry Skills
20 credits ∗ 1 year ∗ part time ∗ online
Collaborative and Professional Practice
20 credits ∗ 13 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Exploring Pedagogies
20 credits ∗ 11 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Evidence-informed Practice
20 credits ∗ 11 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Emotional Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
20 credits ∗ 11 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Inclusive Classroom Practice
20 credits ∗ 11 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Leading Organisational Change
20 credits ∗ 11 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Modern Families
20 credits ∗ 6 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Pedagogy and Practice
20 credits ∗ 11 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Specialist Practitioner course: Teaching Learners with Literacy Difficulties and Dyslexia (SpLD)
part time ∗ online ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Understanding Childhood & Youth
6 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Level 6
20 credits ∗ 12 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Contraception and Associated Health
20 credits ∗ 26 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Examination of The Newborn
30 credits ∗ 8 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
20 credits ∗ 18 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
General Practice Nursing
20 credits ∗ 15 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Independent Prescribing
40 credits ∗ 7 months ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Renal Nursing
40 credits ∗ 22 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Independent Authorisation of Blood Component Transfusion
40 credits ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Level 7
Advanced Critical Care
20 credits ∗ 18 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Advances in Renal Care
20 credits ∗ 22 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Bio & Phys. For Advanced Practice (Anatomy and Physiology for Advanced Practice)
20 credits ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Contraception and Associated Health
20 credits ∗ 26 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Examination of The Newborn
20 credits ∗ 8 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
Fundamentals of Critical Care
20 credits ∗ 18 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wrexham, online
History Taking & Consultation Skills
20 credits ∗ 10 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Independent Authorisation Of Blood Component Transfusion
40 credits ∗ part time ∗ Online
Independent Prescribing
40 credits ∗ 7 months ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
MSc Dissertation
60 credits ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Physical Examination and Diagnostics
20 credits ∗ 19 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Practice Educator (Social Work)
part time
Prescribing for Pharmacists
40 credits ∗7 months ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Research Methods
20 credits ∗16 weeks ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Work Based Learning
20 credits ∗ 11 weeks ∗ part time ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Online
Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Independent Authorisation Of Blood Component Transfusion
40 credits ∗ part time ∗ online
Assessment In Medical And Health Professions Education
20 credits ∗ 10 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Contemporary Approaches To Medical and health Professions education
20 credits ∗ 10 weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Curriculum in Medical and Health Professions Education
20 credits ∗ part time ∗ online
Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare
20 credits ∗ part time ∗ online
Accelerating Expertise (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Coaching Dyad (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Introduction to Neuroimaging
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Introduction to Neuroimaging Analysis
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Individual Performance Psychology (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Performing Under Pressure (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Psychological Skills Training (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Psychology Of Team Performance (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Talent Development (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Understanding Personality (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Housing Policy
20 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Language Planning
20 credits ∗ 11 Weeks ∗ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Accelerating Expertise (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Coaching Dyad (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Individual Performance Psychology (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Performing Under Pressure (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Psychological Skills Training (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Psychology Of Team Performance (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Talent Development (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online
Understanding Personality (micro-credential)
10 credits ∗ 12 Weeks ∗ part time ∗ online